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mileage
noun mile·age \ˈmī-lij\
: distance in miles
: distance traveled in miles by a vehicle
: the average number of miles a vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline
Full Definition of MILEAGE
1
: an allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
2
: aggregate length or distance in miles: as a : the total miles traveled especially in a given period of time b : the amount of service that something will yield especially as expressed in terms of miles of travel c : the average number of miles a motor vehicle will travel on a gallon of gasoline that is used as a measure of fuel economy <gets good mileage>
3
a : usefulness <got a lot of mileage left in it> b : benefit derived from something <got good political mileage from the debates>
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First Known Use of MILEAGE
1754
Related to MILEAGE
- Synonyms
- account, avail, use, service, serviceability, serviceableness, usefulness, utility
- Antonyms
- uselessness, worthlessness
Rhymes with MILEAGE
MILEAGE Defined for Kids
mileage
noun mile·age \ˈmī-lij\
Definition of MILEAGE for Kids
1
: distance in miles <What's the mileage from here to Chicago?>
2
: distance covered or traveled in miles <This car has a lot of mileage.>
3
: the average number of miles a car or truck will travel on a gallon of fuel
4
: an amount of money given for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
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